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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

LB52 UDLMOT history

LB52 UDL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,860 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UDL was last recorded at 84,860 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,860 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,860 miles
  • 2025 – 83,185 miles
  • 2024 – 82,407 miles
  • 2023 – 79,918 miles
  • 2022 – 76,893 miles
  • 2020 – 76,835 miles
  • 2017 – 75,680 miles
  • 2016 – 75,074 miles
  • 2015 – 72,973 miles
  • 2014 – 65,801 miles
  • 2013 – 60,867 miles
  • 2012 – 54,079 miles
  • 2011 – 46,011 miles
  • 2010 – 36,119 miles
  • 2009 – 29,223 miles
  • 2008 – 20,488 miles
  • 2007 – 15,716 miles
  • 2006 – 12,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,860 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    535177199519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,860 miles (+6)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    207608925436
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail84,854 miles (+1,669)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    953165303465
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn air bag (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass83,185 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    423548778363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Fail83,175 miles (+768)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    840056431247
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass82,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,407 miles
    Test number
    586798018813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  7. Fail82,407 miles (+2,489)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,407 miles
    Test number
    476082070967
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  8. Pass79,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    410973925268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  9. Fail79,918 miles (+3,025)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    769263046870
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  10. Pass76,893 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    155798408674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,835 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    122244053159
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  12. Fail76,815 miles (+1,135)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    413731117635
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  13. Pass75,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    602814482872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,665 miles (+591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    988435074255
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass75,074 miles (+2,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    975597794264
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass72,973 miles (+7,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    408248318433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass65,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    887170624214
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail65,801 miles (+4,934)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    937072614263
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass60,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    906813313260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,867 miles (+6,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    615052613270
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass54,079 miles (+8,068)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    505434692060
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSRS malfucntion indicator lamp is on
    • NoteTPMS malfunction indicator lamp is on

  22. Fail46,011 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    617170311115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor fault

  23. Pass46,011 miles (+9,892)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    879860411167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor fault

  24. Pass36,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    363125640101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,119 miles (+6,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    230384740401
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,223 miles (+8,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    293531349153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,488 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    771166808161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,716 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,716 miles
    Test number
    470322907105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,104 miles
    Test number
    841642916191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UDL

Does LB52 UDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UDL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UDL?
The MOT on LB52 UDL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UDL done?
LB52 UDL was recorded at 84,860 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has LB52 UDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UDL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 UDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 UDL find?
LB52 UDL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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